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We work to improve access to services, address behavioral health workforce needs, develop policies, and ensure quality services are available for those with behavioral health needs.
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Find information and links to financial assistance and other human services, parenting information, maternal and childbirth life services, planning guidance, care centers and agencies, and other available public and private resources for expectant families and new parents.
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Learn about Medicaid coverage and Medicaid Expansion, Primary Care Case Management, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Find Medicaid providers and explore covered and non-covered services.
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Find information about how to become a certified, authorized, or licensed provider, and obtain forms and documents required to provide services in ND.
Our local offices have professionals on site who can help people with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), heating assistance, Medicaid (including children's health services), basic care assistance, child care assistance, child welfare, and referrals to other programs.
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Most North Dakota Medicaid providers will receive a two percent provider inflationary increase which are estimated to increase Medicaid expenditures effective for dates of services July 1, 2026. The increase was authorized and the funds for the increase were appropriated by the 2025 Legislative Assembly.
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
10 a.m. to Noon (CT)
In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
10 a.m. CT
In-Person and virtual meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 - canceled
10-11 a.m. CT
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Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
1 to 3 p.m. MT
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Recent News
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Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay
North Dakota received the largest dollar increase in Year 2 Rural Health Transformation Program funding of any state in the nation. The $206.4 million award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services represents a $7.44 million increase over Year 1, bringing the state's total funding to more than $405 million over two years. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will build on the program's first-year progress, supporting continued investments in the rural healthcare workforce, access to care, infrastructure and healthier communities.
Preliminary design materials are now available to help public entities, businesses and nonprofit organizations explore the development of accessible housing for North Dakotans with disabilities who have extraordinary medical needs. Developed with input from individuals, families and caregivers, the materials outline design features that can better support residents' comfort, dignity and care needs. Interested organizations can request the materials by completing the online form and are responsible for securing funding for construction and implementation. Read the full news release for more information.
Categories: Children and families
November is Adoption Awareness Month, a time to celebrate families formed through adoption and recognize the importance of providing children with safe, stable and permanent homes. This year, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting improvements to adoption services and the continued commitment to supporting children and families throughout the adoption journey.
Categories: Economic Assistance
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reminding North Dakotans that starting Nov. 1, the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will encourage healthier food choices by updating which items can be purchased with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.